Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition

Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic
aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations. Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam
Edition has updated multiplayer and Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 support.

Take the controls of aircraft such as the 747 jumbo jet, F/A-18 Hornet, P-51D
Mustang, EH-101 helicopter and others - an aircraft for every kind of flying and
adventure. Select your starting location, set the time, the season, and the
weather. Take off from one of more than 24,000 airports and explore a world of
aviation beauty that has entranced millions of plane fans from across the globe.

FSX Steam Edition offers players a connected world where they can choose who
they want to be, from air-traffic controller to pilot or co-pilot. Racing mode
allows you to compete against friends with four types of racing, including Red
Bull Air Race courses, the unlimited Reno National Championship course, as well
as cross country, competition sailplane courses and fictional courses like the
Hoop and Jet Canyon. Test your skills with three different levels of difficulty,
from simple pylon racing to racing highly challenging courses in a variety of
weather conditions.

With over 80 missions, test your prowess to earn rewards. Try your hand at
Search and Rescue, Test Pilot, Carrier Operations, and more. Keep track of how
you have done on each mission and improve your skill levels until you’re ready
for the next challenge.

FSX Steam Edition enables pilots to fly the aircraft of their dreams, from
the De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane and Grumman G-21A Goose to the
AirCreation 582SL Ultralight and Maule M7 Orion with wheels and skis. Add to
your collection of aircraft and improve the fidelity of your world with FSX
Add-ons.

The inclusion of AI-controlled jetways, fuel trucks and moving baggage carts,
adds extra realism to the experience of flying at busy airports.

Whether you want to challenge your friends to a heart-pounding race or just
take in the scenery, FSX Steam Edition will immerse you in a dynamic, living
world that brings a realistic flying experience into your home.

Requires 10+ GB download.

PLEASE NOTE: Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition (FSX: Steam
Edition) is functionally similar to the boxed version of Microsoft Flight
Simulator X (MSFSX). We have worked extensively with third party developers to
make sure the two products can work alongside each other, however due to the
wide range of add-on products available for MSFSX, we cannot guarantee that your
existing content will work with Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition.

Friday, May 04, 2018
I would buy this product again by Richard from Marana AZ USA Review:
I use this to stay proficient with IFR procedures. Was disappointed that it did not have a cessna 182 on the list.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2018
This version of Flight Simulator is great by jack from Grand Prairie TX USA Pros: met all my expectations.Cons: no problemsReview: This version works great with a Windows 10 computer!I had no problems down loading the software or installing it on my computer. Works great with the newer joy sticks and throttles (made to work with Windows 10.
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Monday, February 05, 2018
by rene from West Islip NY USA Review: Have FS 9 and this is a great addition.
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Thursday, January 25, 2018
Not that good for me.. by Dave from Dripping Springs TX USA Pros: Same day deliveryCons: Same day deliveryReview: Product was slow and the stream download you have to have to run it slowed down my computer. Couldn't actually see the gauges w the graphics. May have been my cpu.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Easy Install, just waiting for download so I can fly! by Todd C. from Dallas, TX Pros: Very low cost compared to my past flight sims. Cons: Wasn't an instant download, but the email with the instructions and registration arrived the following morning.Review: I once flew and sim's helped me a lot to get accustom to departing/approaching my training air field. My instructor was surprised at how much improvement came from a simple simulator. Looking to get back into flying, I figured I'd try this sim. Install was fairly easy. Follow the instructions sent. If you can change a car tire, you can install this sim from Steam.
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018
by Ed from West St Paul MN USA Review: Some of the gauges on aircraft don't work at all, on the early Microsoft version everything worked properly.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
This is the best money I ever spent for our homeschool. by Wilbur from MO Pros: I like the more difficult and realistic settings it has. I like the gauges that actually work.Review: I love the lessons I can print out for my boys to read. They love it and they are learning a lot. Thank you for the great software.
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Wednesday, January 03, 2018
It's exactly as the real 747 flies!! by Charlie. from Alamo CA USA Pros: No disappointmentsCons: NONE!Review: It bahaved better than I expected. I could'nt ask for anything better.
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Tuesday, October 10, 2017
I would not buy this product again. by Fred from California Pros: How can I rate it if does not load?Review: I am still trying to make it work. The instruction are to complicated. I should have returned it right away and got my money back.From now on I will only buy a program if it comes on DVD.
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Saturday, October 07, 2017
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Monday, September 25, 2017
It kind of worked by wayne from Pennsylvania Pros: Great when it worksCons: It stopped loading and freezes.. Wish they had a better support for problems with the product.Review: I was happy with it cause I have the original FSX, but the original stopped working. I have spent about 80 hours playing the steam version, but then one day it would not load anymore. I tried getting it fixed but not being a computer person, I haven't played it for a long time. I basically wasted my money on something I love doing is flying. I did fly a real plane back in the 70's and miss doing it. This at least made me feel like it to a degree. Now I can't even use the Steam edition. Bummer.
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Thursday, August 31, 2017
Great game by Alex from Tacoma WA USA Pros: Great IFR procedural trainerCons: Pricey Add onsReview: Bought the program to work on IFR approaches, works well. My computer struggles a little with and occasional stutter, but other then that great tool. Only downside, some of the add ons are a bit pricey.
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Friday, July 28, 2017
by from Review: Excellent.
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Thursday, July 06, 2017
Exactly what I was looking for by Nick from Carriere MS USA Pros: Ease of operationCons: N/AReview: It has everything that I was looking for.
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Thursday, June 08, 2017
by A Customer from Juneau WI USA Review: Hard to install. Complicated to use.
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Thursday, June 01, 2017
Best experience with MS Flight Simulator in years! by Sandy from Strongsville OH USA Pros: fast, great graphicsCons: keyboard controls confusing...use a joystick!Review: I've used MSFS since the first version came out. Due to the size of the program it's always been a problem to run it on my home computers. Using the Steam edition is the best experience I've ever had as it runs very smoothly without hanging up or slowing down. The graphics l9ok great and it loads up quickly.
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Monday, May 15, 2017
Audio does not work with me - hearing lost. by Randall from Austin TX USA Pros: Noticed it gets better than old days with CD drive. Cons: PendingReview: I assumed there are a lot of audio instructions which I cannot hear. I have been flying Real Flight 7.5 a lot and it is very visually. If I had to fly instrument flight regulation, I will not be successful with heavy audio based instructions. So I gave it low rating. If there is any transcripts like checklist, instructions in flight then I would give higher ranking. After many hours with Real Flight simulator, I am able to fly real military trainer aircraft at AFB, using their simulator, 4 flights total without any crashes. (My son is a military pilot.) Can you provide the instruction in writing? Please, Sir. (not on screen - we need to preserve the screen real estate...
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Monday, May 01, 2017
by G from Santa Barbara CA USA Review:
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Thursday, April 20, 2017
I would buy this product again by TOM from Kennewick WA USA Pros: Works well with Windows 10.Cons: Still working out some bugs when uploading addons.Review: It is the only program I have been able to use with my Windows 10 that operates well 95% of the time. There is a few smoothness issues with the flight programs but overall is good.
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Monday, April 17, 2017
Very good - I would buy this product again by Jimmy from Jacksonville FL USA Review:
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Good for proficiency by andrew from Bolinas CA USA Pros: Set up properly a great tool for real pilots . I prefer 2-D not 3-D for a no frills scanCons: In the Steam edition the 2-D always has a hole in the panel ( with view outside ! ) where the attitude indicator belongs .....Review: I've been a user of MFSim for years for instrument practice. With yoke and rudder pedals it's a must have in my book to stay sharp for a minimal expense and if used semi regularly I'm 100% certain it keeps ones scan alive for IFR . Fly published procedures and then when it's time for the real thing you'll notice the difference, I can't imagine keeping up without it unless one flies and files IFR all the time
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Kool features, but many don't work and graphics is outdated by John from Phoenix AZ USA Pros: It works so, so, fun but needs work, lots of it. Cons: Not recommended as a home training device in place of a sim at a training school or facility, for small GA craft. That was Flight Sim Professional. Review: Good sim, however, with auto update "on", some things now work that did not before, while other things have totally gone away that I liked, such as directional control of the push back feature. A lot of add-on aircraft and scenery cost lots of $$$, 70% of these products were free in Fltsim 2004/6... I should be allowed to add upto 10 free aircraft and add updates to 15 of my favorite cities and arpts free before a charge. Because like most, I want 30-40 different aircraft (not liveries), actual different types/categories and class of aircraft. The FMS on all the aircraft, specifically the jets and turbo twins, does not functi N or work, so it ruins the "As real as it gets"
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Friday, March 10, 2017
I already bought it, very good flight experience by KEITH from El Paso TX USA Pros: gps, terrain, varity of airportsCons: I encounted an full on icing stal...there is no referance to icing in the learning center.Review: Great for flying basics, no feel of high 'g' turns but great for navigating and extreme weather conditions. You can visit tropical islands and snow bound mountain retreats....
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
Works on Windows 10 when my boxed version didn't! by D Thomas from Lawrenceburg IN USA Pros: Runs on Windows 10!Cons: (none)Review: I was hugely disappointed when my boxed FSX Gold Edition + Acceleration would not run on Windows 10, for whatever reason. This Steam version runs on 10 more smoothly than my boxed set did on former Windows 7.
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Friday, February 24, 2017
by Mike from Phoenix AZ USA Pros: It has many features and options. Great potential.Cons: Could not find Customer Service number for rudder/nose wheel control issues.Review: It has many features and options.Great potential.However, significant trouble using numeric keys and keyboard keys to control rudder/nose wheel for taxi and flying.Could not find Steam phone number.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017
microsoft flight sim x steam edition by Bluebelles from Scappoose OR USA Pros: robbed of site listingsCons: poor quality cities, towns, buildings, roads. original was betterReview: I was more than happy with the original. for some strange reason Steam has removed certain locations and sells them as upgrades however after using I have found that all this upgrade does is replace the site in the menu. It mifs me that I have now had to buy this product 3 times because Microsoft refuses to allow transfer to another computer. I don't know why but bridges and ramps are in place but highways and roads are just a path looks real amateurish \. the original was like being there.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
An OK game for starters by CJ from Grand Haven MI USA Pros: InexpensiveCons: InexpensiveReview: I expected more than I got.This game is OK, but not as good as previous versions. I dislike the movements in the cockpit when accelerating and stopping. Many gauges are difficult to read and many switches are inoperable.
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Great Product for staying sharp by Paul from Spring TX USA Pros: Great cost per training hour; Saves time in the planeCons: Too many key strokes to remember.Review: This product is great if you can't make it to the airport or weather is too bad to go up. Bought the Yoke and pedals and works great once you figure out and set the sensitivity settings to your liking. This is really great for practice time and saves time in the plane. I do wish they'd add more aircraft to choose from.
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Friday, December 02, 2016
Everything is way said it would be by Anthony from Warminster PA USA Pros: Numerous aircraft to fly, the entire world to fly around,good cockpit recreations. Cons: Scenery could have been more realistic Review: I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to learn to fly. Realistic experience with unlimited number of experiences available.
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Sunday, November 13, 2016
All default aircraft by Keith from Saint Louis MO USA Pros: Easy to get up and going or flying, very easy to set the aircraft upCons: The overall aircraft themselves I'm not enough challenge for me I like to really get into the aircraft and set it up working with the FMC and programming it I like high-end flight simulators are add-onsReview: It's a pretty good flight Sims if you don't want to do too much to get up and flying very easy
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Worked well enough that I bought two... by A Customer from Cary IL USA Pros: Cheap and easy to use. Don't need mega computer to runCons: Lack of upgradesReview: Don't expect a lot of extras, but for basics this is hands down a bargain at $20 bucks. You can fly it for awhile and not feel bad about walking away because you won't have a fortune invested. The download went seamless, just make sure you have fast internet. This is the second time I bought this product, I fly with my son who lives across the country.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Good bang for the buck by A Customer from Cary IL USA Pros: works fine on my old laptop with 2gig of RAMCons: Lack of any additional airplanes to download. Review: Great system for a beginner or just to play around. Enough variation of planes to have fun. This is not for an avid flight sim flyer.
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Tuesday, October 04, 2016
A Windows 10 good choice by Randall from Chicago IL USA Pros: Great graphics, cockpits and choice of locations and airports.Cons: No LSA's or homebuilt planes, very few single engine propsReview: Very good graphics, realism and speed. Amazingly large database of locations and airports. Cockpits and controls are well rendered and 'life-like'. The Lessons are concise and easy to follow. A welcome upgrade to the good old Flight Sim 2004

The sole 'negative' so far would be the very small number of general aviation single engine prop planes and no home built types or LSA's. I'm not interested in flying commercial airliners
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Tuesday, September 20, 2016
by Ron from Phoenix AZ USA Review: Graphics are fair control could be better some planes have no avionics at all. From outside view the plane jumps back and forth as if the simulator were skipping. Definitely worth the money good training.
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Saturday, September 10, 2016
by from Review: Not intuitive nor with many good instructions included. Thank goodness for youtube to get you going. Definitely need to invest in a control package as keyboard and mouse are really awkward. Great base though for IFR training imho. Can't beat the price.
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Friday, June 24, 2016
great product by john from Jacksonville FL USA Review:
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Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Great by Kamren from Temple Hills MD USA Review: Worth the price, only $20 that's insanely cheap
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Monday, May 23, 2016
Important function(s) not available by A Customer from Palm Bay FL USA Review: It's okay but you can't record your flights for review and critique. To me, that's an important function that's missing from the steam edition. I guess it gives new meaning to "you get what you pay for."
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Wednesday, May 18, 2016
muy practico by Roland from Poas Alajuela Costa Rica Review: I realy like it. Very decent price
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016
by from Review: Perfect!!
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Monday, April 11, 2016
Product is fine but download from Steam is too complicated. by A Customer from MEXICO CITY DISTRITO FEDERAL Mexico Pros: Process to download noneReview: I hated the process to download from Steam. I had to call a professional to download. Expensive, even more than the cost of the program.
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
by James from Thornton CO USA Review: Once I got my settings correct it has run smoother

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Its awesome, would buy it again by James from Norwalk CA USA Review: A great product, and it makes it easy to add on to it. I'm on it 2 to 3 hour's a day
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Monday, March 14, 2016
Not what I expected by Edward from Belen NM USA Pros: PriceCons: See my reviewReview: The only reason I made this purchase is because like many of us who switched to Windows 10 out FS 2004? no longer worked in the new operating system. I found the flight modeling on the commercial jet aircraft to be not realistic - i.e., idle thrust creates a much higher thrust level so high in fact that you cannot slow down on approach, of at idle your plane flies "forever". Also there is no cd disk in the box you receive - just an internet code for downloading. I will try to purchase Prepar 3D and add ons from PMDG however I am not confidient there will be no issues. I found the older FS versions that worked with Windows 7 much better.
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Sunday, March 06, 2016
Its awesome, would buy it again by James from Norwalk CA USA Review:
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Thursday, February 25, 2016
I would buy it again by max from Omaha NE USA Review: During some missions you have no control or get sent to the wrong place.
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Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Not the "Personal Touch" of FS 2002 by Thomas from Milwaukie OR USA Pros: Nice aircraftCons: Not as personalReview: I miss the tutorials that were available with the older versions of Flight Simulator. It seemed like the instructor was there with you. Now you are told what "the mission" is and left alone to succeed or fail. This is more of a trial and error structure.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2016
A lot of bang for the buck by ReformedFlunky from Morganton NC USA Pros: A lot of fun factor in it, enough to entertain for a long while.Cons: Can't think of any.Review: I bought this program for $20 so I wasn't expecting too much, just the basics in flying and simple functions. Yet to my surprise, it came quite well equipped with many missions and an assorted amount of aircraft. I love pleasant surprises and playing this game is certainly pleasant.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Easy download and install by Dave from Elizabethtown PA USA Pros: Great experience at reasonable priceCons: None that I've experiencedReview: I had the disc edition, but the #2 disc cracked. Needless to say my heartless "friends" at Microsoft couldn't help. I downloaded Steam global addition and now am flying once again .
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Thursday, January 28, 2016
Terrific Learning Aid by JSsmallcal from Pittsburgh PA USA Pros: Attractive visuals on a 2.GHz CPU with 4 GB memoryCons: Manual not includedReview: I had experience with MS Flight Simulator decades ago.There is no comparison to the current offering. In between I had many hours of instruction in a Cessna 172. I paired the software with a joystick and rudder pedals from CH Products and the simulation is extremely consistent with real life performance. This combination will speed my re-entry into private aviation.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
I would buy this product again by MICHAEL from Milwaukee WI USA Review: Very realistic
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015
by Gaston from Titusville FL USA Review: Very nice program. Better graphics and performance than the original box edition
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
I would buy it again by robert from Canton GA USA Pros: Good priceCons: See aboveReview: I would love it more if it can flow at 4KConnect to Garmin Pilot app os appleConnect to google earthDistribute over multiple screens!More detailed realism Sky is the limitAnd this product has full potential from this point onward!!!

Thursday, July 23, 2015
It is much better than previous versions by John from Vestal NY USA Review:
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
by Wajdi from Spain Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] Still one of the best FS on the market.
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Monday, July 08, 2013
The software is great, but the compatability with windows 8 is suspect by Al from Poinciana FL USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] All's well - except for the compatability with Windows 8. One area that I recall was the shortcoming with the GPS.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013
by Barry from Grand Junction CO USA Pros: Non violent, educational fun for the childrenCons: Graphics are OK but could be betterReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] My 12 y.o. son loves this game. He has learned a lot about flying and really engages with this game. Graphics could be better but that is from my perspective. Accurate replications of many airports and town maps. Many different aircraft to fly. Can customize N#'s, etc. Realistic sounds and air traffic communications.
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
by A Customer from Parsons TN USA Cons: A little more documentation about keyboard commands would have been helpful, but I am getting the hang. of it.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] The new flight sim is very good.
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Friday, May 17, 2013
Great product. I really enjoy it by Douglas from Dakota City NE USA Pros: Great productCons: See above dealing with closing dwon lessonsReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] A lot of aircraft, wish there were more. I know you can download more, but would be nice if they were available with the product. DO NOT like lessons being cancelled when you are having a problem with them "Distraction" just does not go...
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
In would purchase again by William from Pearl City HI USA Pros: Easy to useCons: Bad scenery, not enough different types of aircraftReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] Lacked better scenery
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
I would not buy this product again. by A Customer from Cincinnati, Oh Pros: great graphicsCons: extemely difficult for the inexperienced flyerReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] Lesson portion of product was a big disappointment.Illustrations did not seem to matched description on many instances. Plane does not seem to respond on thelesson flights.Graphics are great. Lots of options for aircraft and airports.
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Thursday, May 02, 2013
i would buy this product again by mindconsultant from Fenton MI USA Pros: get pc combat pilotCons: alot of practiceReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] This game met my expectations, pc combat pilot game runs off this game. Very fun for u combat pilots.
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Excellent Sim for the Money by Billyboystl from Saint Louis MO USA Pros: Excellent graphics and performanceCons: Precision flight (ILS) instructions need to be more detailedReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] After hours of flying FlightSim X I have only one complaint. I cannot get any aircraft to "capture" the glideslope. I can usually get the localizer but no glideslope. The ATC instructions are confusing, to a layman, so I'm sure I'm doing something wrong, but it's frustrating. I've spent hours reading the instructions but still can't get it. Is it me? Or a software issue? I need better instructions for using Garmin flight planner/approach computer. Any message boards to help?
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013
by Larry from Montgomery AL USA Pros: Excellent software!Cons: Better plane controls for mouse operation.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] Excellent graphics and realism.
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Very good buy by Kurt from Hewitt TX USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] This program really helps when I can't get in any real flight time.
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Good for ALL Age Groups! by sye989 from Karachi Sindh Pakistan Pros: Good learning tool.Cons: Time consuming,low graphics and addon high prices.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] Good to use and play,but one has to be intelligent enough to know and learn.
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Monday, March 11, 2013
My son loves it by WILLIAM from EDINBURG TX USA Pros: no commentCons: no commentReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] Bought for my son. He is 12 years and is already a virtual pilot. Loves the software
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Teen Loves it! by Diane from Middletown CT USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] 13 year-old very interested in "flight" absolutely loves it, has an older version and has been wanting this one.
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Excellent results for my students by A Customer from Jacksonville FL USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] My students are using the software to it's fullest extend.
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Might buy again but problems need to be solved by Donald from Howards Grove WI USA Pros: works greatCons: need better instructions, Microsoft acceleration edition does not workReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] I like the planes, grafics could be better in the edition,BUT, I also got the acceleration also and it is a big head ach. Call microsoft and get the run around also said they don't support it any more, so why is it being sold.

Tuesday, October 02, 2012
the best by rd johnson from atl georgia Pros: excellent Cons: noneReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] The very best available,you really have to be an experienced pilot to enjoy this simulator.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
it is ok not very relilistic by ROGER from corseaux vaud Switzerland Pros: it is some what real Cons: lacks more researchReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] grafic is poor planes do not respond
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Thursday, April 07, 2011
by ROGER from CAMERON OK USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] I would buy this product again.
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Thursday, February 03, 2011
by Maxime from Miami FL USA Pros: God scenariosCons: Problems with the installReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] It met my expectations
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
not very good overall by RazzyMan from USA Pros: Huge amount of variation and downloadable customisationCons: Rubbish graphics away from the aircraft. Terain is not near to accurate for most places. frame rates are rubbish even on a very highspec machine on windows 7Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] I use this on a high spec quad core machine and high brow graphics card and tons of ram. The sim works well enough in most scenarios but the graphics away from the aircraft are very poor!. Worst thing is the red bull missions since the frame rates drop to very slow 10 to 14 fps and even with lowest setting applied, the flying is so jerky the missions are impossible to fly. Overall very dissapointing. Il2 1964 is better which was a surprise to me! Hopefully the Microsoft Flight sim coming out in the nearish future apparently will be programmed to run correcltly and use the ram etc efficiently enough to make the game high brow graphics with good frame rates all around. Please get it right this time.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Lousy product by A Customer from Daytona Beach Pros: Not manyCons: Poor interface with SaitekReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] The product is disappointing at best. Don't believe the 1.0GHz requirements. Really, should be a min of 2.5 GHz if you wnt any sort of decent resolution. Looks more like a kids toy that is difficult to use. The Saitek yoke and rudder pedals simply SUCK!
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Thursday, December 02, 2010
Much to sort out by Jim from Bismarck ND USA Cons: Trying to keep tasks for stocik, thrust lever and pedals straight is a challenge.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] It's been very difficult trying to set this program up to act like an aircraft. I'm still working at assigning jobs for the buttons and switches.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
"I would buy this product again" by John J from Greeley CO USA Pros: Loads easy amd easy to useCons: NoneReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X Gold Edition] This product is exceptional. The scenery is accurate and and I loved the 24,000 Airports to fly to. Aircraft selection is great fromPiper J3 Cub to Boeing 747.
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
Love It! by Jack_Be_Nimble from Virginia Pros: Every capability.Cons: Want more planes.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] I bought a laptop to handle this game. I've gotten intense enjoyment out of it! I have maxed the realness and reality settings and it is some clean software! Glad it was available!
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Friday, February 19, 2010
by A Customer from Wagoner OK USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] Comparing this to other Microsoft flight simulators it "stinks". The art work is more like poster art ... not natural or photographic. This is more like a child's game than an adult flight simulator. Sorry, I don't like it. You asked!
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Great training aid by Jim from Chehalis WA USA Pros: Works greatCons: NoneReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] Working on my IFR rating and this software allows to fly most of my local approaches (VOR , ILS, NDB). Only thing more real is being in the plane.
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Load default Flight NOT....! by A Customer from Mechanicsburg PA USA Cons: I have problems with Free Flight not loading the default flight I saved and checked the "Make this the default startup flight when FS X is loaded.Review: I love the graphics of FS X. I have problems with Free Flight not loading the default flight I saved and checked the "Make this the default startup flight when FS X is loaded.
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Worth every penny. by Stephanie from Tampa FL USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] This software fare exceeded my expectations. I love that my son can fly with his best friend while at their respected homes...nothing like a virtual playdate! Great graphics and multiple options for specifying when, where and how to fly anywhere in the world.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
I would buy this product again by Dennis from Inkom ID USA Pros: Excellent tool for teaching and using VOR and GPS materialsCons: Needs a users manual to go with the CDReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] I'm having a lot of fun flying my own cross countries. I'll try the missions sometime in the future.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Colorful and somewhat realistic by Daryl from Mount Pleasant IA USA Pros: Easy to use, many choices for flight.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] I use it in a middle school classroom and the kids really like it. They are very quiet because they are busy at work and like the hand/eye coordination needed to fly. The kids like to fly the small planes, the kite and the helacopter the most. This program is used in an explore/exposure mode for the kids.
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Thursday, June 25, 2009
by A Customer from Barbados, West Indies Review: I would buy this product again.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009
!As real as it gets! by FSX Lover from Stamford, CT Pros: Great GraphicsCons: NoneReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] I find this product to be one of the best flight simulators ever. If you don't like flying alone then you'll love the Multiplayer feature that is only one the Deluxe Edition. Its a truly amazing product!!!
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
by A Customer from Oregon WI USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] Just plan ole WOW
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
by Norton from Barbados, WEST INDIES Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] It's VERY GOOD! Keep it up!
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Verry Impressed by StudentPilot2576 from FL Pros: Everry thing about it (expecialy ILS)Cons: None......for most people the Hard drive space needed, but i dont need to worry about that i have way over enough spaceReview: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] Ok i have a 30 dollar joystick, this game, my 500 dollar computer, and hours of fun! The multiplayer is awesome the ILS landings in Alaska with roaring winds is Sweet and even better Multiplayer with Live ATC and Real pilots all over the world from a Cessna 172 to a Boeing 747 (and more addons from other websites) and with the deluxe eddition you get to be the Tower Controller
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Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Perfect training aid by Pete from Oregon Pros: Great practice- especially IFR.Cons: Needs good, fast PC with good video card.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] Be aware! This simulator requires a fast processor with a good video card. But you don't need a full blown "gamers" PC. A good unit can be bought for under $800 (and you need a good PC at home anyway, right?). Once you are set up, it is a great training aid. I have read all of the negative comments already posted here. All of the complaints can be resolved with a little research and practice. There are a lot of view options available to make the experience close to real. I bought an inexpensive (under $25) joystick with rudder control (wrist action rudder). I moved the pot for the rudder control to a homemade foot pedal for a very inexpensive control system. If you don't like the way the keys are set up for the other controls (radios, for instance), just move them where it would be more intuitive for you. It's amazing to me that I can fly in the (virtual) Grand Canyon and converse with another pilot (who happens to be from Germany)in a plane close by while we are both looking at the same scenery. IN REAL TIME!!! That's fantastic when you think about it (while in multi-player mode)!! This 57 year old, computer illiterate is totally blown away by what technology has brought into our homes to make our lives more enjoyable and provide an education at low cost. Anyone under 30 doesn't know how amazing this technology is. Thanks to all the FREEWARE folks for that! If it wasn't for them we would be paying 10 times as much for less product.
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Monday, March 24, 2008
by Jack from Jacksonville FL USA Pros: Superior aircraft performance realismCons: aircraft brakes are terrible!Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] Pretty stable, with very little problem to operate. Wish it had a operating manual instead of a HELP you have to access via the program. Makes it awkward when flying to "pause", then access a stupid help menu. Don't like the virtual cockpit function...hard to fly, particulary when doing an approach and you keep hitting different view keys by accident.
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Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Very detailed Sim - great addition for a student pilot. by A Customer from Heidelberg Germany Pros: Detailed airports, rivers and highways for navigation.Cons: I think the tutorials could be better. Learning the multitudes of buttons is very tedious.Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] This is a great sim. It has really helped me with my flight lessons. My instructor was suprised by how quickly I was going thru the lessons. Has a bunch of aircraft and missions. Would like to see more missions though such as different RED BULL Race courses. Learning all the buttons is not intuitive and the instructions seem lacking here. I am using pedals and a yoke for added realism. Have a fast computer or you will have to turn the detail down.
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Sunday, February 25, 2007
by tony from spain Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] My experience with this is very very disapointing in that it cannot be used with the computer spec on the packaging. My comp Dell Prosser 1.7GHz Hard drive 80GB with 50GB space with Windows xp sp2 512MB Video card 64mb of ram The loading is very slow and the graphics are jerky
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Friday, December 15, 2006
by A Customer from NH USA Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] One more Microsoft produkt on the market which makes thers packet fet.It's not worth that much as is priced.They assemble some programs from previous versions and improved view options,scenery and maybe clouds.You can not land in some airports on auto pilot using auto approch options.If you set up high density or texture,traffic etc. you have poor frame rate.There is much more glitches in the program and I am greatly dissapinted,for instance sound.Not much different in the sound when airplane is in the air or taxing to the gate or r-nwy.
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Sunday, December 03, 2006
by A Customer from Review: [Note: This review was originally written for Flight Simulator X
Deluxe Edition - a part of the Gold Edition] I have many microsoft simulators ,but i sould like to buy combat fligth simulators from WW1 to Jet combat simulators. Neverthless 2000,2004 and X are very good simulators !!
May be Microsoft may make newer sticks ? Sidewinder is a bit old !!
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On Sunday, April 23, 2017 a customer asked:
Q: will this work ok on windows 10A:
Yes, this will work on Windows 10.

On Monday, March 21, 2016 a customer asked:
Q: Will this run with Windows 10?A:
Yes, it will work on Windows 10.

On Saturday, February 13, 2016 a customer asked:
Q: I wanna play t his game on my laptop computer. It's Dell XPS 15 9550, which has no CD driver. Will I need to add CD driver? Or can I use serial number of my own CD?A:
FSX is actually a software download so you do not need a CD drive at all. Once you purchase the software we will email you instructions to download the software as well as a license code to activate.

On Tuesday, December 22, 2015 a customer asked:
Q: Will this soft ware work with a Mac?A:
No, it requires Windows XP or higher.

On Monday, December 14, 2015 a customer asked:
Q: If I buy this game and my friend buys this game. Can we fly together and see each other in the air like it used to be. Weboth have the same fsx and used to fly together in the old days If yes
we will both buy the steam A:
Yes! Microsoft Flight Simulator X Steam Edition actually has updated and improved multiplayer support.

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